Library Cataloging
The NASA Thesaurus is available in PDF format online. This is a huge document, over 1200 pages, so do not try this with a dial up connection. The whole print document is available including the introductory text.
Recently on AUTOCAT someone asked the question "what to read in the area of subject headings and classification?" I do believe that the introduction of several thesaurus and subject heading lists would be a valuable part of that reading list. They provide concrete examples of how and why the list was constructed. The AAT and DDC have perhaps the best introductions but the others give the reader some contrast and renforcement of principles.
- Additions To The Marc Code Lists
Additions to the MARC Code Lists for Relators, Sources, Description Conventions Network Development and MARC Standards Office Library of Congress.The codes listed below have been recently approved for use in MARC 21 records. The new codes will be added...
- Marc Code Lists For Relators, Sources, Description Conventions
The codes listed below have been recently approved for use in MARC 21 records. The new codes will be added to the online MARC Code Lists for Relators, Sources, Description Conventions. These codes should not be used in exchange records until after August...
- Thesauri On The Semantic Web
W3C Semantic Web Best Practices and Deployment Working Group announces the publication of the following technical reports as first public Working Drafts:SKOS Core GuideSKOS Core Vocabulary SpecificationQuick Guide to Publishing a Thesaurus on the Semantic...
- Controlled Vocabularies
Controlled Vocabularies: A Glosso-Thesaurus by Karl Fast, Fred Leise and Mike Steckel is available on Boxes and Arrows.The glossary reflects our usage of terms in the articles of this series. But this glossary is more than just a list of terms. We wanted...
- Controlled Vocabulary
There are plenty of subject, name, genre and form controlled vocabulary lists available. Most commonly used in libraries are the name and subject lists from the Library of Congress. Another source is the Getty lists. Besides being useful in themselves,...
Library Cataloging
Another Controlled Vocabulary
The NASA Thesaurus is available in PDF format online. This is a huge document, over 1200 pages, so do not try this with a dial up connection. The whole print document is available including the introductory text.
Recently on AUTOCAT someone asked the question "what to read in the area of subject headings and classification?" I do believe that the introduction of several thesaurus and subject heading lists would be a valuable part of that reading list. They provide concrete examples of how and why the list was constructed. The AAT and DDC have perhaps the best introductions but the others give the reader some contrast and renforcement of principles.
- Additions To The Marc Code Lists
Additions to the MARC Code Lists for Relators, Sources, Description Conventions Network Development and MARC Standards Office Library of Congress.The codes listed below have been recently approved for use in MARC 21 records. The new codes will be added...
- Marc Code Lists For Relators, Sources, Description Conventions
The codes listed below have been recently approved for use in MARC 21 records. The new codes will be added to the online MARC Code Lists for Relators, Sources, Description Conventions. These codes should not be used in exchange records until after August...
- Thesauri On The Semantic Web
W3C Semantic Web Best Practices and Deployment Working Group announces the publication of the following technical reports as first public Working Drafts:SKOS Core GuideSKOS Core Vocabulary SpecificationQuick Guide to Publishing a Thesaurus on the Semantic...
- Controlled Vocabularies
Controlled Vocabularies: A Glosso-Thesaurus by Karl Fast, Fred Leise and Mike Steckel is available on Boxes and Arrows.The glossary reflects our usage of terms in the articles of this series. But this glossary is more than just a list of terms. We wanted...
- Controlled Vocabulary
There are plenty of subject, name, genre and form controlled vocabulary lists available. Most commonly used in libraries are the name and subject lists from the Library of Congress. Another source is the Getty lists. Besides being useful in themselves,...